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Hermosa Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 477 students |

PHONE: (505) 527-5800

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1655 E. Amador Ave.

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 31% (2011) 46% (2010) 59% (2009) 56% (2008) 49% (2007) The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011. Science 79% (2010) 82% (2009) 80% (2008) 76% (2007) The state average for Science was 83% in 2010. Math 33% (2011) 57% (2010) 54% (2009) 31% (2008) 35% (2007) The state average for Math was 52% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 4 Reading 44% (2011) 47% (2010) 38% (2009) 41% (2008) 45% (2007) The state average for Reading was 47% in 2011. Science 44% (2011) 51% (2010) 46% (2009) 51% (2008) 50% (2007) The state average for Science was 47% in 2011. Math 30% (2011) 32% (2010) 13% (2009) 21% (2008) 31% (2007) The state average for Math was 44% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 5 Reading 36% (2011) 43% (2010) 47% (2009) 37% (2008) 47% (2007) The state average for Reading was 52% in 2011. Science 42% (2010) 42% (2009) 25% (2008) 38% (2007) The state average for Science was 52% in 2010. Math 27% (2011) 19% (2010) 30% (2009) 22% (2008) 17% (2007) The state average for Math was 42% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 About the Tests In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in science. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. Testing in New Mexico: An Overview See New Mexico's state standards
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NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This School
All Students	31%
Female	45%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	12%
English language learners	7%

Math	This School
All Students	33%
Female	48%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	13%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	44%
Female	53%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
English language learners	25%

Science	This School
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
English language learners	25%

Math	This School
All Students	30%
Female	25%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
English language learners	17%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	36%
Female	44%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	13%

Math	This School
All Students	27%
Female	28%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	0%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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